John Hall was awarded Nobel Prize 2005 in Physics "for their contributions to the development of laser-based precision spectroscopy, including the optical frequency comb technique." 
                            Nationality    United States
                            Institution    University of Colorado
                            Award          2005
                            Discipline     Physics
                            Co-recipients  Theodor Hänsch, Roy Glauber
                            MotivationAwarded with Nobel Prize 2005 in Physics "for their contributions to the development of laser-based precision spectroscopy, including the optical frequency comb technique." 
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